2009 Pontiac Torrent Owner's Manual - Page 390

Additional Required Services (cont'd) Service and Miles (Kilometers) Engine cooling system service (or every five years, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. See footnote (i). Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. See footnote (m). 25,000 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 000) 125,000 (200 000) 150,000 (240 000) • • Maintenance Footnotes (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adjustment. (b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear. Visually check constant velocity joints, rubber boots, and axle seals for leaks. With 3.4L V6 engine: Inspect electric power steering cables for proper hook-up, binding, cracks, chafing, etc. With 3.6L V6 engine: Inspect hydraulic power steering lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. 6-8 (c) Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace with genuine parts as needed. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is recommended at least once a year. (d) Inspect wiper blades for wear, cracking, or contamination. Clean the windshield and wiper blades, if contaminated. Replace wiper blades that are worn or damaged. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5-47 and Windshield and Wiper Blades on page 5-87 for more information.